Bobbing the frame?

[jeepxj2007]

Im building my 94 ranger into a wheeling rig, I found another members flatbed build on here and really like it and useing the idea for the base of my bed, I have a long box truck and was thinking of cutting the frame just after the rear crossmember between the rear crossmember and the bumper, will this increase my chances of cracking the frame because I am going to build a bumper with tabs for d-rings and the added stress will be even closer to the shackle mounts? or isn't it really anything to worry about? or should I leave it alone and build the flatbed the entire length of the frame?

 

[metalmacguyver]

It doesnt sound like it would be a problem but post up pics of what you want to do before you start cutting and we can give you some better guidance.



Some might say that if you have to ask this question you should not be bobbing the frame....... I am thinking that you might be overthinking this a little bit.

 

[feellnfroggy]

It doesnt sound like it would be a problem but post up pics of what you want to do before you start cutting and we can give you some better guidance.



Some might say that if you have to ask this question you should not be bobbing the frame....... I am thinking that you might be overthinking this a little bit.

I'd have to agree, do some research on boxing the frame so that its no longer C-channel. and There are a bunch of detailed threads about guys who have chopped the frame. If you take your time and plan it properly you should not have a problem.